Total population | |
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12,000–30,000 (2007)[1] | |
Languages | |
Chechen, Jordanian Arabic[2] | |
Religion | |
Mostly Sufi Islam | |
Related ethnic groups | |
Chechens, Chechens in Syria, Ingush, Kists, Bats |
Chechens of Jordan are Chechens who have inhabited Jordan since the expulsion of Caucasians in the 19th century.[3] Chechens have played an important role in the foundation of Jordan as a modern state.